ZOOM FATIGUE BY ANNA LEI
The digitisation of the workplace and the loss of campus culture — what our generation is (silently) facing.
NON-FICTION
As the new year began, another lock-down seized Sydney. Since then, snap lockdowns around the country put capital cities at standstill. State borders have been opening and closing so fast, it’s hard to keep track. Amidst all the chaos and confusion, one thing remains certain — the future for those entering the workforce has changed indefinitely. As an approaching graduate who has spent her past three years involved in campus life, hustling through countless networking events and meeting a handful of mentors, there is still an unshakeable feeling of doom and despair whenever thoughts of what was and what could be, arise. What has seemed to slip the minds of many who have already completed tertiary education, is that classrooms — the learning hubs that nurture the next generation — have changed dramatically. From my experience and observations, it appears that mass digitisation will cause major consequences that reshape campus and workplace culture. While working from home has strong benefits, including reduced commute time, potentially improving productivity, and schedule flexibility, the social settings that traditionally provided opportunities for upskilling and networking have been stymied.
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